PTN COMM-TEC UP-51TS User manual

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UP-51TS
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH)
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Version: 2020V1.4

Compact Scaler Switcher
Preface
Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this manual is
for reference only, different model and specifications are subject to real product.
This manual is only for operation instruction only, not for any maintenance usage. The
functions described in this version are updated till December 2016. In the constant effort to
improve our product, we reserve the right to make functions or parameters changes
without notice or obligation. Please refer to the dealers for the latest details.
All product function is valid till 2016-12-7.
Trademarks
Product model and logo are trademarks. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual
are acknowledged as the properties of the trademark owner. No part of this publication
may be copied or reproduced without the prior written consent.
FCC Statement
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user at their own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture would void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Manufacture
This product is manufactured by:
SHENZHEN PTN Electronics Limited
Add: B6, JinXiongDa Technology Park, HuanGuan Road South 105th
GuanLan Block, LongHua New District
ShenZhen City, 518110, China
Tel: [phone] - Fax: [phone]
Service: [email protected]
Sales:[email protected]
Website:www.ptn-electronics.com
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To insure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using the
device. Save this manual for further reference.
● Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for
possible future shipment
● Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to
persons.
● Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module. It may result in electrical shock or
burn.
● Using supplies or parts not meeting the products specifications may cause damage,
deterioration or malfunction.
● Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
● To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install this
product near water.
● Do not put any heavy items on the extension cable in case of extrusion.
● Do not remove the housing of the device as opening or removing housing may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
● Install the device in a place with fine ventilation to avoid damage caused by overheat.
● Keep the module away from liquids.
● Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage. If an
object or liquid falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the module immediately.
● Do not twist or pull by force ends of the optical cable. It can cause malfunction.
● Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the
device before cleaning.
● Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time.
● Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general
household waste, please treat them as normal electrical wastes.
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Contents
Introduction 6
Introduction to the Scaler Switcher 6
Features 6
Package List 6
Panel Description 8
Front Panel 8
Rear Panel 9
System Connection 11
Usage Precautions 11
System Diagram 11
Connection Procedure 11
Connection of Microphone 12
Application 14
System Operations 15
Front Panel Buttons 15
Manual-Switching 15
Auto-Switching 15
Volume Adjusting 16
IR Control 16
IR Remote 16
Control far-end device from local 16
4.2.3 Control local device from remote 17
CEC Function 18
RS232 Control 19
Installation/uninstallation of RS232 Control Software 19
Basic Settings 19
RS232 Communication Commands 21
Control Compact Scaler Switcher or 3rd Party Device from Local 28
Control Compact Scaler Switcher or 3rd party device form Remote 28
OSD Menu Control 29
OPTIONS 30
PICTURE 31
SETUP 32
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Web-based GUI Control 33
Control Menu 34
Configuration Menu 35
RS232 Control Menu 36
Password Menu 38
Web-based GUI Update 38
Specification 39
Panel Drawing 40
Troubleshooting & Maintenance 41
After-sales Service 42
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1. Introduction
1.1. Introduction to the Scaler Switcher
The Scaler Switcher is a compact mini scaler switcher with 5 video inputs (1 HDMI/MHL, 2
HDMI, 1 DP, and 1 VGA) and 3 audio inputs (1 DP external audio, 1 VGA auxiliary audio, 1
MIC audio). The VGA input supports VGA, YPbPr and C-video, so the scaler switcher is
compliant with multiple video signals.
The Scaler Switcher scales & switches any video signal to HDMI output and HDBaseT
output (supports PoH and connects to an HDBaseT Receiver, up to a maximum
transmission distance of 70 meters.
With 1 IR IN, 1 IR OUT & 1 RS232, the IR & RS232 signals can be transmitted
bi-directionally between the Scaler Switcher and the HDBaseT Receiver.
In addition, The Scaler Switcher can be controlled via front panel buttons, IR remote,
RS232 commands and web-based GUI.
1.2.Features
▪ Compliant with HDMI1.4& HDCP2.2.
▪ Supports CEC, with commands to enable/disable this function.
▪ Supports video source auto-switching function.
▪ Bi-directional IR & RS232 control.
▪ Output resolutions selectable to assure preferred output, and supports various output
resolutions, such as 1920x1200, 1920x1080, 1600x1200, 1600x900, 1360x768,
1280x800, 1280x720, 1024x768.
▪ VGA video supports C-video, YPbPr and VGA.
▪ 48V phantom power to support condenser microphone.
▪ MIC port supports balance/unbalance signal, suppress the external noise effectively.
▪ 3-level MIC input, supports condenser microphone, dynamic microphone and wireless
microphone.
▪ Controllable via buttons, IR remote, RS232 & Web-based GUI.
▪ Powerful OSD function.
▪ Supports online software upgrading.
1.3.Package List
Part 1
▪ 1 x Compact Scaler Switcher
▪ 2 x Mounting Ears with 4 Screws
▪ 4 x Plastic Cushions
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▪ 1 x Power Adapter (24VDC,2.71A)
▪ 1 x IR Remote
▪ 1 x VGA Converting Cable (VGA to YPbPr)
▪ 2 x 3-Pin Phoenix Connectors
▪ 1 x 5-Pin Phoenix Connector
▪ 1 x IR Emitter
▪ 1 x IR Receiver (with carrier wave)
Part 2
▪ 1 x HDBaseT Receiver
▪ 2 x Mounting Ears with 4 Screws
▪ 4 x Plastic Cushions
▪ 1 x RS232 Cable (3-Pin to DB9)
▪ 1 x User Manual
Note ： Please confirm if the product and the accessories are all included, if not, please
contact with the dealers.
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2. Panel Description
2.1. Front Panel
1 Built-in IR Receiver
2 Power indicator
▪ Off when there is no power to the device.
▪ Red when the device is in standby mode.
▪ Green when the device is powered on.
3 1-HDMI/MHL input Selector & Activity LED; Left key
4 2-HDMI input Selector & Activity LED; Right key
5 3-HDMI input Selector & Activity LED; Up key
6 4-DisplayPort input Selector & Activity LED; Down key
7 5-VGA input Selector Activity LED; Enter key
8 Auto-Switching Mode Selector & Activity LED; OSD menu button
▪ Press this button to enter or exit Auto-switching mode, in this mode, select input source
via front panel button is not available, but RS232 command and IR remote are able to
switch mode. The auto LED turn green and keep on.
Note:  When you set any VGA port to C-video or YPbPr in Manual-switching mode, the
system will not be able to enter Auto-switching mode.
▪ Long-press this button more than 2 seconds to enter OSD menu, and then use
③~⑥direction keys, ⑦confirm key to control.
9 Volume Knob
Note:  Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only, different model and
specifications are subject to real product.
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2.2. Rear Panel
1 INPUTS
▪ Video input ports: 1 HDMI/MHL input, 2 HDMI inputs, 1 DP and 1 VGA
▪ Audio input ports: 1 DP external audio input and 1 VGA auxiliary audio input.
2 OUTPUTS
▪ HDMI output: HDMI video output port
▪ HDBaseT output: Support PoH. Connect with an HDBaseT Receiver to transmit AV
signal or IR/RS232 control signal.
HDBaseT output boasts green and yellow indicator. The green indicator will blink when
power. If connect an HDBaseT receiver to this output successfully, the yellow indicator
will light up, and the green indicator will keeps blinking.
3 MIC INPUT
▪ MIC audio port: connect to Microphone.
▪ Dial switch: including 3 level
✧48V phantom power mode (connect with condenser microphone);
✧MIC mode (connect with dynamic microphone);
✧LINE mode (connect with wireless microphone or line audio).
4 CONTROL
▪ RES RESET: press this button to reset the output resolution to 1280×720p, or
activate HDMI and HDBT outputs when they are closed.
▪ IR IN: connect with IR receiver (with carrier wave only) to receive IR signal to
control far-end device which was connected to HDBaseT Receiver via HDBaseT
output port.
▪ IR OUT: connect with IR emitter to control local source devices from remote.
▪ IR EYE: connect with IR receiver (with carrier wave only) to receive IR signal send
by IR remote to control this Scaler Switcher.
▪ FIRMWARE: Type-A USB port for updating system firmware or loading customized
EDID data.
▪ RS232: Serial port, 3-pin phoenix connector, connect with a control device (such
as PC) to control the Scaler Switcher or other devices connected with HDBaseT
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▪ TCP/IP: Ethernet port, connect with PC to control the Scaler Switcher via
Web-based GUI.
5 AUDIO OUTPUT
▪ Audio output port, the audio comes from the input audio corresponding to the
selected video source and is mixed with MIC audio.
6 DC 24V
▪ Power port, connect with DC 24V power adapter.
Note:  Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only, different model and
specifications are subject to real product.
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3. System Connection
3.1. Usage Precautions
▪System should be installed in a clean environment and has a prop temperature and
humidity.
▪All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated and
safe.
▪All devices should be connected before power on.
3.2. System Diagram
3.3. Connection Procedure
Step1. Connect HDMI source devices (e.g. Blue-ray DVD) to 1~3 HDMI input ports with
HDMI cable
Step2. Connect a DisplayPort source device (e.g. MAC MINI) to DP input port with
DisplayPort cable and DP audio input port with audio cable.
Step3. Connect a VGA source device (e.g. Laptop) to VGA input port with VGA cable and
VGA audio input port with audio cable.
Step4. Select MIC level and connect right microphone to MIC input port. MIC audio will be
transmitted to AUDIO OUTPUT port and mixed with source audio.
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Step5. Connect a HDMI display device to HDMI output port with HDMI cable.
Step6. Connect HDBaseT Receiver to HDBT output port with twisted pair.
Step7. Connect speaker, headphone or AV amplifier to AUDIO OUTPUT port.
Step8. Connect control device (e.g. PC, control system) to the TCP/IP port, the Scaler
Switcher can be controlled via web-based GUI.
Step9. Connect control device (e.g. PC) to the RS232 port of the Scaler Switcher or the
HDBaseT Receiver (bi-directional RS232 control, either end is available).
Step10. Connect IR receiver to the IR EYE port, the Scaler Switcher can be control via IR
remote. For more details, please refer to 4.2.IR Control  .
Step11. Both the Scaler Switcher and the HDBaseT Receiver have IR IN and OUT. When
one model is connected with IR receiver, the other model should connect with an IR
transmitter.
For example: When “IR IN” of the Scaler Switcher connects with an IR receiver, the
IR transmitter must connect to IR OUT of HDBaseT Receiver.
The IR signal can be transmitted bi-directionally between the Scaler Switcher
and the HDBaseT Receiver.
Step12. Connect DC24V power adaptor to the power port (HDBaseT Receiver can be
powered by the Scaler Switcher with PoH function).
Note:  If the power adapter is connecting with HDBaseT Receiver,  the Scaler Switcher can’t
be powered from HDBaseT Receiver.
3.4. Connection of Microphone
The Scaler Switcher provides with one 3-level microphone input port, to accommodate
different microphone input modes, including 48V phantom power mode, MIC mode & LINE
mode.
➢48V phantom power Mode
48V phantom power input has a good frequency characteristic, high input impedance and
high sensitivity.
When switching to “48V”, the MIC input will provide a 48V phantom power. This is only
used for condenser microphone.
Connect the microphone in this way: “+” connects to positive, “-” connects to negative and “
” to ground.
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➢MIC Mode
MIC input has a low frequency characteristics, and wide frequency response.
When switch to “MIC”, the microphone input is used for connecting with dynamic
microphone. There are two different connection methods:
1) Unbalanced connection:
“+” and “ ” connect to ground, and “-” connects to signal.
“-” and “ ” connect to ground, and “+” connects to signal.
2) Balanced connection: “+” connects to positive, “-” connects to negative and “ ”
connects to ground.
➢LINE Mode
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LINE input has a low frequency characteristics, and wide frequency response.
When switch to “LINE”, the microphone input is used for connecting with line audio or
wireless microphone output. There are two different connection methods:
1) Unbalanced connection:
“+” and “ ” connect to ground, and “-” connects to signal.
“-” and “ ” connect to ground, and “+” connects to signal.
2) Balanced connection: “+” connects to positive, “-” connects to negative and “ ”
connects to ground.
3.5. Application
The Scaler Switcher has a good application in various occasions, such as computer realm,
monitoring, conference room, big screen displaying, television education, command &
control center and smart home etc.
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4. System Operations
4.1. Front Panel Buttons
Front panel buttons can be used for switching operations and volume adjusting.
4.1.1. Manual-Switching
Press 1-HDMI/MHL, 2-HDMI, 3-HDMI, 4-DP, 5-VGA on front panel to select the
corresponding input source.
4.1.2. Auto-Switching
Press AUTO to enter in auto-switching mode.
The auto-switching mode abides by the following principles:
➢New input
Once detecting a new input signal, the switcher would switch to this new signal
automatically.
➢Rebooting device
The Scaler Switcher have the ability to save the last configuration before losing power.
If the last switching mode is auto-switching, once rebooted, the switcher will
automatically enter auto-switching mode, then detect all inputs and memorize their
connection status for future rebooting using. If the last displayed signal is still available,
the unit will output the signal. If not, the unit will detect all the input signals wit priority
from 1-HDMI/MHL to 5-VGA. When detected the first signal, it will transfer to output.
➢Signal removing
Once removing the current display signal, the Scaler Switcher will detect all input
signals with priority from 1-HDMI/MHL to 5-VGA. It will transfer the signal firstly
detected to be available to output devices.
Note  :
▪ When the DP signal is switched as input, the DP source device may not read the EDID
data from display device, at this point re-plug the DP source device to solve this
phenomenon.
▪ Auto-switching function works only when inputting new signal, removing a signal or
power rebooting. With any VGA port set to C-video or YPbPr, the system will be not
able to enter in Auto-switching mode.
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4.1.3. Volume Adjusting
Press Volume Knob to choose MIC/Source audio needed to be adjusted, the
corresponding LED will turn green and keep on.
▪ Adjusting the Volume Knob in clockwise direction to increase sound volume.
▪ Adjusting the Volume Knob in anti-clockwise direction to decrease sound volume.
4.2. IR Control
4.2.1. IR Remote
Connect IR receiver to IR EYE port, the Scaler Switcher cans be controlled by using IR
remote. As CEC function, it is able to use the IR remote to turn on/off the HDMI source or
Display.
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1Enter/ exit standby mode
2Input channel selection buttons(1~5):
Select video source via pressing corresponding
button (audio switched following the
corresponding DP/VGA )
3Auto button: Enter/Exit auto-switching
mode.
4Mute/ unmute audio
5VOL: Volume adjusting button. After
pressing this button, the volume adjusting menu
will be showed on Display, and then press
UP/DOWON button to increase/decrease
volume.
6OK: confirm button; Navigation
buttons: UP/DWON/LEFT/ RIGHT button, for
value setting or page-turn.
7Exit button: Exit OSD menu or current
operation.
8Enter OSD menu or used to return to
previous menu.
4.2.2. Control far-end device from local
Connect an IR receiver to IR IN port on the Scaler Switcher and connect IR emitter to the
IR OUT port on the HDBaseT Receiver, the far-end device can be control by its IR remote
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from local.
4.2.3 Control local device from remote
Connect an IR emitter to IR OUT port on the Compact Scaler Switcher and connect IR
receiver to the IR IN port on the HDBaseT Receiver, the source devices can be control by
their IR remote from remote.
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4.2.3. CEC Function
The Scaler Switcher supports CEC, it can be turned on/ off by sending RS232 commands
or OSD menu operations. The default setting is ON.
Commands pertaining to CEC: “50686%” (enable CEC) and “50687%” (disable CEC)
HDMI INPUT ports 1~3 support CEC, if the connected source devices also support CEC
and their CEC are on, users can control the source device and display via the IR remote of
the Scaler Switcher.
The working status related to CEC and STANDBY is showed as below:
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Situation
Working Status
CEC: on, Standby:
on
Press STANDBY button on IR remote, the Scaler Switcher
enters in standby mode, so do all HDMI source devices
and display.
Press STANDBY button again on IR remote, the Scaler
Switcher exits standby mode, the previous selected HDMI
input source device and display start working too.
CEC: on, Standby:
off
Press STANDBY button on IR remote, the Scaler Switcher
enters in standby mode, HDMI 1~3 source devices and
display keep on.
CEC: on
Use , , , and buttons on IR
remote to control HDMI source device.
CEC: off
Unable to control HDMI source device and display through
IR remote
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4.3. RS232 Control
As RS232 can be transmitted bi-directionally between the Scaler Switcher and the
HDBaseT Receiver, so it is able to control a third party RS232 device from local or control
the Scaler Switcher from remote. The baud rate support 2400, 4800, 9600(default), 19200,
38400, 57600 or 115200.
4.3.1. Installation/uninstallation of RS232 Control Software
▪Installation Copy the control software file to the computer connected with the Scaler
Switcher.
▪Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path.
4.3.2. Basic Settings
First to connect the Scaler Switcher with all input devices and output devices needed, then
to connect it with a computer which is installed with RS232 control software. Double-click
the software icon to run this software.
Here we take the software CommWatch.exe as example. The icon is showed as below:
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The interface of the control software is showed as below:
Please set the parameters of COM number, bound rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity bit
correctly, and then you are able to send command in Command Sending Area.
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